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Reading Marathon is an annual fundraiser held throughout the month of February for all Ridgewood students in preschool through 12th grade to raise funds for the purchase of books and all children & teen programming.

easy as 1, 2, 3 !

1

SET A PERSONAL READING GOAL for the month of February and read as much as you can all month long!

2

TRACK YOUR READING using the calendar on the back of our flyer. Download below.

3

SUBMIT YOUR READING ONLINE at the end of the month by clicking here.

Submit Your Reading to Earn Prizes

give the gift of reading!

For each $25 donation, you will receive a personalized book plate in a new book of your choosing that will be added to the library collection.
 

Your Reading Marathon donations support the purchase of books and fund all children’s and teen programming, including Summer Reading Club, Craft in a Bag, Teen Tech Club, special performers, and so much more!

2026 Reading Marathon Bookplate

help us reach our goal of raising $10,000!

You can also make a check payable to
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood Library
125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Please include your child's name and school in the note section of your check.

Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood Public Library appreciates any donation amount & there is no donation required to participate in Reading Marathon.

click to Download your flyer & tracker

Preschool

Reading Marathon Preschool Flyer Back
Reading Marathon Preschool Flyer Front

elementary

middle & High school

Reading Marathon Elementary School Flyer Back
Reading Maration Elementary School Flyer Front
Reading Marathon Middle School Flyer Back
Reading Marathon Middle School Flyer Front

This tracker is for your purposes only and does not need to be submitted to your school or the library. To earn your prize, simply submit your reading by clicking here at the end of the month. Deadline: Saturday, March 7.

Dance Party with Miss Jolie. Reading Marathon Pre-K and Up Kickoff, Saturday January 31, 10:30am
K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing & Dance-Along. Reading Marathon Kickoff for Grades 2-8, Monday, February 2, 4-6:00pm.
Elephant & Piggie Storytime. Reading Marathon Pre-K and Up Finale, Saturday, March 14, 10:30am
LibraryCon. Reading Marathon Finale Event. Saturday, March 14, 1-3:00pm
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RM 2026_ Feb Events Teens.png

what should i read?

or enjoy a virtual read aloud with a librarian

Friends Foundation Logo

Special Thanks to
our Sponsor

Ben & Jerry's Logo

SUPPORTING PROGRAMS OF THE

Ridgewood Public Library Logo
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